GEGN 476 - Desktop Mapping Applications For Project Data Management

Institution:

Colorado School of Mines

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Description:

Conceptual overview and hands-on experience with a commercial desktop mapping system. Display, analysis, and presentation mapping functions; familiarity with the software components, including graphical user interface (GUI); methods for handling different kinds of information; organization and storage of project documents. Use of raster and vector data in an integrated environment; basic raster concepts; introduction to GIS models, such as hill shading and cost/distance analysis. Prerequisite: No previous knowledge of desktop mapping or GIS technology assumed. Some computer experience in operating within a Windows environment recommended. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mines.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 273-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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